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overrun vs invade

invade vs overrun

overrun is a noun but invade is not a noun.

overrun and invade both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overrun Yes No Yes No
invade No No Yes No
As verbs, invade is a hypernym of overrun; that is, invade is a word with a broader meaning than overrun:
  • overrun: invade in great numbers
  • invade: march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
Other hypernyms of overrun include occupy.
As verbs, overrun and invade are synonyms defined as:
  • overrun and invade: occupy in large numbers or live on a host
Other synonyms of overrun include infest.
overrun (noun) invade (noun)
too much production or more than expected
overrun (verb) invade (verb)
run beyond or past march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
seize the position of and defeat penetrate or assault, in a harmful or injurious way
flow or run over (a limit or brim) to intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate
invade in great numbers occupy in large numbers or live on a host
occupy in large numbers or live on a host
Difference between overrun and invade

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